10) Hospital - Friday 25th October

Leigh-Ann and I went for a routine doctor's appointment this morning which didn't go as planned.

It should have been a simple review of what is happening with tests and appointments but turned out to be a lot more.

Chilliwack Hospital

The conversation became quite intense and I think that the stress of what was being said caused Leigh-Ann to feel nauseas. Her doctor, Marie, decided to get Leigh-Ann to lay down and rest whilst she took her vitals. 

Leigh-Ann barely had a pulse and very low blood pressure. Marie called an ambulance immediately.

About 10 minutes later three firemen appeared in the room including the local fire chief!

Resting

When the ambulance service is over stretched, the fire department always comes out first. The paramedics arrived minutes later and Leigh-Ann was taken to Chilliwack hospital for further tests.

The whole episode was really scary and, probably a foretaste of what is to come over the next few days.

Leigh-Ann was stabilised quickly and she was discharged after just a few hours.

I had my first ride in the back of an ambulance which was great fun. No siren, sadly, but we had flashing lights.

50 Surgeons Rush into Action

The good news is that her appointment for a scan has been brought forward to next week. That means she will have a scan and ultrasound and endoscopy next week and, maybe, a biopsy as-well. Lucky for some.

That was quite a day...

Oh, Leigh-Ann thought that her doctor at the hospital was actually hotter than George!(Sorry, no picture yet).